164. Maurice Jones-Drew
Not only did Maurice Jones-Drew attend Concord’s De La Salle High School, but also he was an amazing running back in the NFL! Therefore, my 164th video features him. Thanks to Melissa Bruno for filming the poem.
163. Lorenzo Alexander Pro Bowl Selection
Not only did Lorenzo Alexander play fabulous football for the University of California at Berkeley, but also he earned a Pro Bowl selection in the NFL! Therefore, my 163rd video features him. Thanks to Melissa Bruno for filming the poem.
162. Steve Molitz
Steve Molitz produced the music for Shaquille O’Neal’s newest video game! Currently, Steve is Particle’s keyboardist. Also, O’Neal is an entertaining analyst, and he is a minority owner of the Sacramento Kings.
My 162nd video features Steve Molitz. Thanks to D’Ann Whitehead for filming the question.
161. G. Love
G. Love’s “I-76” is a superb song because he mentions 76ers’ legends! Therefore, my 161st video features a question to him.
160. Earl Cooper
Earl Cooper helped San Francisco win their first two Super Bowls! During his NFL career, he was a running back and a tight end. So, my 160th video features him.
159. Susan Slusser
Susan Slusser is a wonderful writer for the San Francisco Chronicle. She writes about the Oakland Athletics. Therefore, my 159th video features her. Thanks to Anne Baker for filming the question.
158. Ray Fosse and Glen Kuiper
Ray Fosse and Glen Kuiper are amazing broadcasters for the Oakland Athletics! So, my 158th video features them. Thanks to Arturo Fortanel for filming the question.
157. Billy Beane
Billy Beane is a marvelous general manager! As a matter of fact, his superb story is told in a best-selling book, Moneyball. Therefore, my 157th video features him. Thanks to Steve Spilman for filming the question.
156. Matt Cain, Tim Lincecum, and Hunter Pence
Matt Cain, Tim Lincecum, and Hunter Pence helped the San Francisco Giants win three Fall Classics within five seasons! Therefore, my 156th video features them. Thanks to Rebekah Solis for filming the questions.
155. Brian Sabean
Brian Sabean is a brilliant general manager because his San Franciso Giants won three Fall Classics! Therefore, my 155th video features him. Thanks to Rebekah Solis for filming the question.
154. Leigh Steinberg
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Not only did Leigh Steinberg earn two degrees from the University of California at Berkeley, but also he is a superb sports agent! So, my 154th video features him. Thanks to Mike Dotterer for filming the question.
153. Steve Sax
Not only did Steve Sax attend high school in Sacramento, but also his Los Angeles Dodgers won two Fall Classics! Therefore, my 153rd video features him.
152. LeRon Lee
In Sacramento, the Lee family produced three fabulous baseball players: a pair of brothers named LeRon and Leon along with Leon’s son, Derrek! From 1978 to 1982, LeRon and Leon superbly played for the Lotte Orions in Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball League. In additon, in 2003, Derrek’s team, the Florida Marlins, won the World Series. So, my 152nd video features LeRon Lee.
151. Bill Cartwright
When Bill Cartwright played basketball for the University of San Francisco, he was a two-time, consensus All-American! In addition, as a player and a coach, Bill became a five-time NBA champion with the Chicago Bulls. Therefore, my 151st video features him. Thanks to Kellene Kozub for filming the poem.
150. Marv Hubbard and Jim Otto
On December 23, 1972, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Oakland Raiders in an AFC divisional-round playoff game when South Jersey’s Franco Harris scored the game-winning touchdown with his “Immaculate Reception.”
For my 150th video, Oakland’s Marv Hubbard and Jim Otto analyze Harris’ historical 60-yard touchdown reception.
149. Julius Erving
Not only did Julius Winfield “Dr. J” Erving II lead the New York Nets to two ABA titles, but also he was the captain of the Philadelphia 76ers when they won the NBA championship in 1982-1983. Therefore, my 149th video features him. Thanks to Nadia Pandolfo for fliming the poem.
148. Phil Villapiano
Not only did Phil Villapiano help the Oakland Raiders win their first Super Bowl, but also his fabulous foundation is Save the Jersey Shore! Therefore, my 148th video features him.
147. Chase Utley
The greatest second baseman in the history of the Philadelphia Phillies is Chase Utley! He was clutch in the 2008 and 2009 Fall Classics! Therefore, my 147th video features him. Thanks to Chris Brennan for filming the poem.
146. Gary Snyder
Gary Snyder is a terrific poet. For my 146th video, he reads his poem, “Night Song of the Los Angeles Basin.” This poem appears in Snyder’s book, Mountains and Rivers Without End.
145. Raymond Chester
Not only did Raymond Chester earn a Super Bowl ring with the 1980 Raiders, but he also played for the USFL’s Invaders. Therefore, my 145th video features him. Thanks to Damone O’Nan for filming the question.